Thank God no life was lost - Rufai Oseni reacts to plane crash that would have killed the Adelekes

On Air Personality, Rufai Adeleke is grateful no life was lost following the reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and his aides survived a potential aircraft crash after the engine of the private jet they boarded was discovered to be fault

The incident is reported to have occurred to Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Murtala Mohammed Airport on a Bombardier Global Express 6000, owned by billionaire businessman Chief Adedeji Adeleke, father of music icon, David Adeleke aka Davido.

Reacting, Rufai opines that more needs to be done in the aviation sector.

"At first, we thank God that no life was lost. It would have been a sad one because Nigeria has just gotten over the certification for safety. We got over 70 percent which shows there is still more work to be done about our aviation sector."

According to sources who spoke to Vanguard, the jet had not taxied with Adeleke and his aides when a loud sound was heard from its engine.

According to the source, engineers swiftly examined the engine and discovered that it was faulty.

The flight was immediately aborted to avert any disaster as a result of engine failure.

The passengers were then evacuated from the aircraft.

“The jet was scheduled to fly Adeleke and his aides from Lagos to Abuja.” says source




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